What MARUT Drones does

Marut Drones (legal entity Marut Dronetech Pvt Ltd) is a Hyderabad-based drone technology company founded in 2018 by Prem Kumar Vislawath, Sai Kumar Chinthala, and Suraj Peddi, all alumni of IIT Guwahati. The company designs and manufactures DGCA-certified multi-utility drone platforms with a primary focus on Indian agriculture — pesticide spraying, fertilizer application, seeding, fumigation, and crop monitoring — and has expanded its product portfolio to include surveillance UAVs (Nayan, Nayan Plus, Skyswift series) for defense and security, high-payload aquaculture drones (Aquacopter AQ30, AQ70), industrial cleaning drones (Cleancopter), aerial reforestation drones (Seedcopter), and custom drones for specialized B2G applications such as mineral exploration for NMDC. Core technology spans 5 DGCA-certified platforms with advanced payloads (multispectral/hyperspectral cameras, thermal imaging, LiDAR, magnetometers), AI-assisted crop health and vector-control analytics, terrain-following and obstacle-detection flight systems, and an IoT-integrated vector control platform (Marut ZAP).

The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining hardware sales (drones across AG365, surveillance, aquaculture, cleaning, and custom categories), professional services (Marut Drone Academy training courses priced ₹25,000-₹50,000 per program), spare parts and after-sales service through 75+ service partners, and government subsidy facilitation (40-80% subsidy processing through SMAM, Namo Drone Didi, and state schemes). Distribution runs through a pan-India authorized dealer network with exclusive territory rights, complemented by direct enterprise sales for government and large institutional customers, and 7 DGCA-approved RPTO training centers across India (Hyderabad, Karnal, Buldana, Ghaziabad, Chennai, Siddipet, and additional partner sites). Strategic partnerships include Lok Capital (lead Series A investor, $6.2M Feb 2022 and follow-on $6.19M Nov 2024), SkyDrive (Japan, eVTOL development), NMDC (custom mineral exploration drones), CIFRI (aquaculture deployment), Kaveri University (training facility), NABARD (FPO promotion), and AgriFund (subsidy processing). The company exports to Fiji and Myanmar and has cumulatively deployed 1,800+ drones nationwide, targeting ₹1,000 crore turnover within 5 years of the Series A round.

Name

MARUT Drones

Legal name

Marut Dronetech Pvt Ltd

Website

https://marutdrones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marut Drones is a Hyderabad-based drone technology company that designs and manufactures DGCA-certified multi-utility drone platforms for Indian agriculture, surveillance, aquaculture, industrial cleaning, and vector control, serving farmers, government agencies, and defense customers through a pan-India dealer and training network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Drones

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Application Drones & UAS Spray Systems (AFAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB), Aerial Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide Application (AFACAIAE), Aerial Seeding & Cover Crop Broadcasting (AFACAIAC), Aerial Vector Control & Public Health Spraying (Mosquito/Locust) (AFACAIAK), Aerial Surveying & Crop Scouting (Imaging, Mapping, Stand Counts) (AFACAIAJ), Autonomous/Robotic Crop Protection Applicators (UGVs, Smart Sprayers) (AFAAADAJ)

Keywords

• Agricultural drone manufacturing
• Precision agriculture drones
• Drone pilot training
• Surveillance UAV systems
• Commercial drone platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of DGCA-certified agricultural, surveillance, logistics, and specialty drones including AG365 series, surveillance drones, Aquacopter, Seedcopter, and custom-built solutions. Revenue from both retail and bulk institutional sales.
2. Training Services: DGCA-certified pilot training programs through Marut Drone Academy. Courses include RPTO (4 weeks, ₹25,000), Advanced Surveying (6 weeks, ₹40,000), Agricultural Drone Operations (5 weeks, ₹35,000), Drone Building & Maintenance (8 weeks, ₹50,000), Industrial Inspection (₹38,000), and Cinematography (7 weeks, ₹45,000).
3. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Revenue from spare parts, maintenance services, and after-sales support through network of 75+ service partners across India. Includes 1-year comprehensive support packages.
4. Dealer Network Revenue: Revenue from authorized dealer partnerships including product sales to dealers, training certification fees, and ongoing support services through dealer network.
5. Subsidy Application Assistance: Assistance services for government subsidy applications (SMAM, Namo Drone Didi, state-specific schemes) through AgriFund partnership, supporting farmers in accessing 40-80% drone cost subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MARUT Drones designs, manufactures, and sells DGCA-certified multi-utility drone platforms for agricultural applications including crop spraying, seeding, fertilization, fumigation, and monitoring. The portfolio also extends into surveillance, integrated drone-IoT vector control (Marut ZAP), industrial cleaning (Cleancopter), aquaculture logistics (Aquacopter), reforestation (Seedcopter), and custom-engineered drones for specialized sectors such as mineral exploration.

Product overview

Marut Drones operates as a multi-product drone technology company offering India's first multi-utility agriculture drone platform. The core product line includes the AG 365 series (AG 365, AG 365H, AG 365S) serving as DGCA-certified agricultural drones for spraying, seeding, and crop monitoring. The portfolio extends into specialized verticals: Surveillance drones (Nayan, Nayan Plus, Skyswift series) for defense and security applications; Marut ZAP for integrated vector control combining drones with IoT sensors and AI; Cleancopter for industrial cleaning; Aquacopter (AQ 30, AQ 70) for aquaculture logistics; and Seedcopter for reforestation. The company also offers training solutions through RPTO-certified training drones and Marut Drone Academy. Custom drone development services are available for specialized applications like NMDC mineral exploration. All products share a common technology platform with terrain following, obstacle detection, and precision flight control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marut ZAP: India's First Integrated Drone + IoT Vector Control Platform for mosquito larvae elimination and vector breeding site monitoring.
• Aquacopter
• Cleancopter
• NMDC Custom Drones
• Marut Drone Academy

Products and services

• AG 365 Multi-Utility Agriculture Drone India's first multi-utility farming drone with 11L tank capacity, 22-minute flight time, and dual usage certification. Supports pesticide spraying, fertilizer spreading, seeding, fumigation, and crop monitoring across multiple crop types including maize, cotton, and groundnut. Targeted at farmers, FPOs, and agri-entrepreneurs.
• AG 365H Portable Agriculture Drone Portable multi-utility agriculture drone with 11L payload, 23-minute flight time, and 4G connectivity for live streaming. Designed for small to medium farms with foldable aerospace design and terrain following capabilities.
• AG 365S Small Category Agriculture Drone Small category DGCA-certified multi-utility agriculture drone with 10L tank and 16-minute flight time. Designed for compact farms, FPOs, and service providers with smart obstacle detection and terrain following radar.
• Nayan Surveillance Drone Essential surveillance drone with 4K UHD camera, 60-minute endurance, and 1kg payload capacity. Designed for routine surveillance and reconnaissance tasks with intuitive controls and reliable flight characteristics. Targeted at defense and security forces.
• Nayan Plus Surveillance Drone Enhanced surveillance drone with thermal imaging, 2x zoom capability, and 2kg payload. Supports night surveillance and detailed object identification with enhanced communication systems.
• Skyswift Surveillance Drone Versatile surveillance drone with swappable payload system for surveying, surveillance, and training configurations. 56-minute endurance, up to 120 acres per battery mapping capability.
• Skyswift XP Integrated ISR System Integrated ISR system with AI-enabled capabilities including crowd/people monitoring, traffic regulation, hit-and-run detection, and night thermal patrol. Up to 120-minute flight endurance.
• Marut ZAP Vector Control Platform India's first integrated drone plus IoT vector control platform combining advanced drone technology with IoT sensor networks and AI-driven analytics for precision mosquito and pest control with 90% reduction in operational costs. Targeted at municipal corporations and public health authorities.
• Cleancopter Industrial Cleaning Drone Drone-based high-pressure cleaning and inspection system for building facades, solar panels, and industrial structures. Available in tank-based (10L, 16 min) and tethered (unlimited operation) variants with 7 LPM pump discharge rate.
• Aquacopter AQ 30 Aquaculture Drone Aquaculture drone with 30 kg granular payload capacity for efficient feed distribution and pond maintenance. Integrated granular spreader with precision drop controls for uniform feed application. Targeted at fish farmers and fisheries organizations.
• Aquacopter AQ 70 Heavy-Lift Aquaculture Drone India's first heavy-lift aquaculture drone with 70 kg liquid/granular payload for large-scale fisheries operations. 110 kg MTOW with 15-20 minute flight time for heavy-duty aquaculture applications.
• Seedcopter Aerial Reforestation Drone India's pioneering UAV aerial seeding drone for precision reforestation. Mission to plant 1 billion trees by 2030 with 900+ forest ecosystems restoration target and 1,400 districts mobilized.
• RPTO-S Training Drone India's first DGCA certified small category RPTO drone for pilot training organizations. Compact size with high-end technology for stable and reliable flight training.
• RPTO-M Training Drone India's first DGCA certified agri spraying training drone with buddy system for supervised training. Versatile multi-utility platform for agricultural drone operation training.
• NMDC Custom Mineral Exploration Drone India's first custom drone for mineral exploration with Octaquad Coaxial X8 design. Features advanced sensors including Magnetometer, Hyperspectral, and Lidar for accurate mineral exploration and mapping. Built for NMDC with all components made in India.
• Marut Drone Academy Training Programs DGCA-certified drone pilot training programs including RPTO certification (4 weeks, ₹25,000), Advanced Surveying (6 weeks, ₹40,000), Agricultural Drone Operations (5 weeks, ₹35,000), Drone Building & Maintenance (8 weeks, ₹50,000), Industrial Inspection (₹38,000), and Cinematography (7 weeks, ₹45,000). Operated across 7 RPTO-approved centers in India.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces chemical usage by up to 30% compared to traditional spraying methods
• +16 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SkyDrive (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Japanese company SkyDrive for air taxi development. Marut collaborated on advanced aerial mobility solutions, combining Marut's drone expertise with SkyDrive's eVTOL technology for urban air mobility applications.
• NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership to build India's first custom drones for mineral exploration. NMDC procured two customized Octacopter drones featuring advanced sensors (Magnetometer, Hyperspectral, LiDAR) for precise mineral exploration and sustainable mining practices. Every component including motors and propeller systems made in India.
• CIFRI (ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Aquacopter deployment demonstration at Jatiya Mahila Matsyajibi Diwas 2025 in Sundarbans, West Bengal. Over 4,000 women fishers mobilized for live drone demonstration showcasing future of fisheries logistics.
• Kaveri UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to establish state-of-the-art drone training facility in Siddipet. The facility features 4 flying zones covering 15,300 square meters. Kaveri University is Telangana's first private university with DGCA-approved RPTO. Training capacity of 1,000+ individuals annually with focus on rural youth from tier II and III cities.
• Agricultural Universities and KVKscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for drone demonstrations, research, and training. Collaborations with NABARD for promoting drone technology among FPOs.
• AgriFundcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with AgriFund for subsidy application assistance. Network providing expert consultation, documentation support, and process submission assistance for government drone subsidy programs including SMAM, Namo Drone Didi, and state-specific schemes.
• NABARDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNABARD partnership to promote drone technology among Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). NABARD officials publicly advocate for drone adoption in agriculture through Marut's technology.
• Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTAU)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDGCA-approved RPTO training center at PJTAU campus in Hyderabad offering RPTO, Surveying, and Agriculture drone courses.
• National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), KarnalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDGCA-approved RPTO training center at NDRI Karnal campus offering RPTO and Industrial Inspection drone courses.
• IIT MadrascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDGCA-approved RPTO training center at IIT Madras offering RPTO and Advanced Surveying drone courses.
• Dronum Technology ParkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDGCA-approved RPTO training center at Dronum Technology Park in Ghaziabad offering RPTO and Building & Maintenance drone courses.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Garuda Aerospace: India's largest agri-drone company offering DGCA-certified spraying, seeding, and surveillance drones plus pilot training and a pan-India dealer network. Closest direct competitor to Marut's AG365 franchise and overall agri-drone + training playbook.
• IoTechWorld Aviation: Indian agri-drone manufacturer with DGCA-certified spraying drones (e.g., AGRIBOT) and an agri-focused service network. Directly comparable in product type, customer segment, and regulatory positioning to Marut's AG365 platform.
• DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations: Indian drone services and RPTO training provider offering drone surveys, agri spraying, and pilot certification programs. Overlaps with Marut's training academy and agri-spray service offerings and competes for similar FPO and government contracts.
• Skylark Drones: Indian drone company focused on mining, infrastructure, and agriculture surveys using UAVs with analytics software. Comparable to Marut's custom mineral exploration (NMDC) and agricultural crop-monitoring use cases, with stronger data-analytics positioning.

Emerging players

• ideaForge Technology: Indian drone OEM specializing in defense and security UAVs (SWITCH, NETRA series). Comparable to Marut's surveillance drone line (Nayan, Skyswift) but defense-focused, and serves overlapping enterprise/government RFPs.
• Asteria Aerospace: Indian drone and robotics company serving defense, homeland security, and enterprise inspection. Comparable to Marut's surveillance drone segment and ability to deliver custom-built platforms for government clients.
• Airbots Aerospace: Indian drone startup focused on agricultural spraying and surveillance with DGCA-certified platforms. Closely comparable to Marut's AG365 spraying drones and shares similar smallholder farmer and FPO target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• DJI (DJI Agriculture): Global drone market leader with a dedicated agriculture business unit (Agras series) covering spraying, seeding, and crop mapping. Comparable to Marut's AG365 platform on product and use case, but operates globally and at much larger scale; restricted in India due to regulatory/geopolitical factors.
• XAG: China-based global leader in agricultural drones and precision agriculture robotics. Direct functional peer to Marut's AG365 spraying/seeding drones at a global scale, though not active in India due to import restrictions.

Regional players

• PrecisionHawk: US-based drone data and analytics company focused on agriculture, energy, and infrastructure inspection. Comparable to Marut on agri-data and crop-monitoring use cases, but operates in North America rather than India.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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